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Appellate Court Upholds Irish Jurisdiction in Complex Dispute
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Appellate Court Upholds Irish Jurisdiction in Complex Dispute

An Irish appellate court has dismissed attempts to move a major dispute to the US, awarding costs to the plaintiffs in a significant procedural victory.

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EU Flight Compensation Overhaul: What the 2026 Rules Mean
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EU Flight Compensation Overhaul: What the 2026 Rules Mean

The EU has agreed on a major overhaul of Regulation 261 flight compensation rules. Discover how the 2026 changes impact Irish passengers and airline claims.

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Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Claims in Ireland: Legal Guide
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Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Claims in Ireland: Legal Guide

Understand the legal complexities of delayed cancer diagnosis claims in Ireland, including breach of duty, causation, and the strict two-year time limit.

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Court of Appeal Rules on Costs in Solicitor Negligence Dispute
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Court of Appeal Rules on Costs in Solicitor Negligence Dispute

The Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a professional negligence claim against a firm of solicitors, reinforcing strict rules on legal costs.

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Irish Court Upholds Jurisdiction in Cross-Border Litigation
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Irish Court Upholds Jurisdiction in Cross-Border Litigation

An Irish appellate court has dismissed multiple appeals by corporate defendants, upholding domestic jurisdiction and refusing to strike out complex civil claims.

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High Court Orders Removal of 29 Unauthorised Brittas Homes
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High Court Orders Removal of 29 Unauthorised Brittas Homes

The High Court has ordered the removal of 29 unauthorised modular homes in Brittas, with the judge dismissing the developer's claims of financial hardship.

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Legal and Civil Groups Unite Against 20% Legal Aid Cuts
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Legal and Civil Groups Unite Against 20% Legal Aid Cuts

Ireland's top legal and human rights bodies unite to oppose a 20% cut to criminal legal aid, warning that flat-fee models threaten access to a fair trial.

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Same-Sex Couple Takes High Court Challenge Over Passport Refusal
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Same-Sex Couple Takes High Court Challenge Over Passport Refusal

A same-sex couple has launched a High Court challenge against the Minister for Foreign Affairs after their child, born via IVF, was refused an Irish passport.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Landmark Ruling in Northern Ireland Cross-Border Family Appeal
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Landmark Ruling in Northern Ireland Cross-Border Family Appeal

The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has delivered a landmark family law judgment in C and M & B, setting new precedents for cross-border custody disputes.

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The Rise of Agentic AI: Is the Billable Hour Dead in Ireland?
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The Rise of Agentic AI: Is the Billable Hour Dead in Ireland?

Discover how agentic AI is disrupting the Irish legal sector, challenging the traditional billable hour, and transforming the future of claims resolution.

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AI Law Firm Secures First Litigation Victory in Landmark Ruling
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AI Law Firm Secures First Litigation Victory in Landmark Ruling

A regulated artificial intelligence law firm has secured its first litigation victory, raising new questions for the future of debt recovery and Irish law.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Tribunal Dismisses Bookkeeper's TUPE and Pay Claims
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Tribunal Dismisses Bookkeeper's TUPE and Pay Claims

An employment tribunal has dismissed constructive dismissal and wage claims brought by a legal bookkeeper following a law firm business transfer.

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